Chimney Cleaning
Removing soot and creosote to keep your flue drafting safely.
Learn moreWashington's mix of historic downtown homes and newer development gives us a broad range of chimney work, from restoring older masonry on century homes to venting modern inserts. As a county seat with a substantial stock of older housing, Washington has plenty of aging chimneys that benefit from the inspection, masonry and crown work we provide.
The full range of chimney and fireplace care for Washington homes — click any service to learn more.
Removing soot and creosote to keep your flue drafting safely.
Learn more
A thorough look at the structure, flue and connections.
Learn more
Fixing the cracks, gaps and damage that let water and heat escape.
Learn moreRestoring brick, block and stone on aging chimney structures.
Learn more
Sealing and repairing the cracked crown at the top of the chimney.
Learn more
Fitting a cap to keep rain, animals and debris out of the flue.
Learn more
Installing a liner so the flue vents heat and gases safely.
Learn moreFinding and stopping the source of a leaking chimney.
Learn more
Breathable sealant that keeps water out of the masonry.
Learn moreRepairs that make a tired fireplace safe and usable again.
Learn moreHomes in Washington feature a county seat and surrounding communities with historic downtown homes and newer developments. This part of Washington County pairs older, historic housing with steady newer growth, so chimney needs run from historic masonry restoration to modern insert venting.
A lot of chimneys in and around Washington were built with clay-tile liners, which were standard for generations. Clay holds up for decades, but it also grips creosote more than a smooth metal liner and can crack or shift with age and heat. When we clean or inspect an older Washington chimney, we pay close attention to the condition of those tiles — cracked or offset tiles are a common finding, and they're the reason a stainless liner is often the right upgrade.
On chimney after chimney across Washington, the crown — the sloped surface at the very top — is where trouble starts. Exposed concrete crowns crack over time, and in our freeze-thaw climate those cracks widen every winter until water is running straight down into the masonry. Catching a cracked crown early, and sealing or recasting it before the damage spreads, is one of the best-value repairs we do for Washington homeowners.
The single biggest challenge for chimneys across Washington and the wider Pittsburgh area is water combined with cold. Rain and snow soak into exposed masonry; then, when temperatures drop, that trapped water freezes and expands. Repeated over many winters, this freeze-thaw cycle cracks crowns, washes out mortar joints and pops the faces off brick.
Lincoln Chimney Services works throughout Washington and the surrounding area. If you're in a neighboring community, we likely serve you too — a few nearby areas are linked from this page, and you can find the full list on our service areas page.
Yes. Washington is within our service area, and we provide chimney cleaning, inspection and repair along with fireplace service throughout the community and the surrounding Pittsburgh-area communities.
For a wood fireplace used regularly through the winter, once a year is the usual recommendation. How much and what you burn affects the interval, and an annual inspection helps you judge the right timing for your home.
Yes, and it's a smart move. A Level 2 inspection with a camera scan of the flue is the reliable way to confirm the chimney's condition before you close — especially on the older homes common across the area.
Call Lincoln Chimney Services or request service online — we'll take care of your Washington home.
412-459-7788